Lagos State has secured support from the World Bank to strengthen its disaster risk management and emergency response ahead of the rainy season, as the city contends with chronic flooding that disrupts lives and infrastructure.
The collaboration, discussed in a meeting on Wednesday in Lagos, aims to improve early warning systems, emergency preparedness, and public awareness.
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The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, remarked that the partnership will focus on enhancing drainage systems and ensuring faster response during heavy rainfall.
“We welcome both technical and investment support that will position Lagos as a model for disaster risk management in Nigeria,” the executive said in a statement.Read The; Complete Original.